by Willam Henry Davies (1871-1940) Now, joy is born of parents poor, And pleasure of our richer kind, Though pleasure’s free, she cannot sing As sweet a song as joy confined. Pleasure’s a Moth, that sleeps by day And dances by false glare at night; But Joy’s a Butterfly, that loves To spread its wingsContinue reading “Joy and Pleasure”
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The Lion and Albert
by Marriott Edgar (1880-1951)) There’s a famous seaside place called Blackpool, That’s noted for fresh air and fun, And Mr and Mrs Ramsbottom Went their with young Albert, their son. A grand little lad was young Albert, All dressed in his best; quite a swell With a stick with a ‘orse’s ‘ead ‘andle The bestContinue reading “The Lion and Albert”
Nature trail
by Benjamin Zephaniah At the bottom of my garden There’s a hedgehog and a frog And a lot of creepy-crawlies Living underneath a log, There’s a baby daddy long legs And an easy-going snail And a family of woodlice, All are on my nature trail. There are caterpillars waiting For their time to come toContinue reading “Nature trail”
Hawk Roost
by Ted Hughes (1930-1998) I sit in the top of the wood, my eyes are closed. Inaction, no falsifying dream Between my hooked head and hooked feet: Or in sleep rehearse perfect kills and eat. The convenience of the high trees! The air’s buoyancy and the sun’s ray Are of advantage to me; And theContinue reading “Hawk Roost”
Love is . . .
by Adrian Henri (1932-2000) Love is … Love is feeling cold in the back of vans Love is a fanclub with only two fans Love is walking holding paintstained hands Love is. Love is fish and chips on winter nights Love is blankets full of strange delights Love is when you don’t put out theContinue reading “Love is . . .”
A Prayer for my Daughter
by William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) Once more the storm is howling, and half hid Under this cradle hood and coverlid My child sleeps on. There is no obstacle But Gregory’s wood and one bare hill Whereby the haystack- and roof-levelling wind, Bred on the Atlantic, can be stayed; And for an hour I have walkedContinue reading “A Prayer for my Daughter”
Brother And Sister
by David Herbert Lawrence (1885-1930) The shorn moon trembling indistinct on her path, Frail as a scar upon the pale blue sky, Draws towards the downward slope: some sorrow hath Worn her down to the quick, so she faintly fares Along her foot-searched way without knowing why She creeps persistent down the sky’s long stairs.Continue reading “Brother And Sister”
Prayer Before Birth
by Louis Macneice (1908-1963) I am not yet born; O hear me. Let not the bloodsucking bat or the rat or the stoat or the club-footed ghoul come near me. I am not yet born, console me. I fear that the human race may with tall walls wall me, with strong drugs dope me, withContinue reading “Prayer Before Birth”
A Shady Friend For Torrid Days
by Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) A shady friend for torrid days Is easier to find Than one of higher temperature For frigid hour of mind. The vane a little to the east Scares muslin souls away; If broadcloth breasts are firmer Than those of organdy, Who is to blame? The weaver? Ah! the bewildering thread! TheContinue reading “A Shady Friend For Torrid Days”
A Litany In Time Of Plague
by Thomas Nashe (1567‐1601) Adieu, farewell, earth’s bliss; This world uncertain is; Fond are life’s lustful joys; Death proves them all but toys; None from his darts can fly; I am sick, I must die. Lord, have mercy on us! Rich men, trust not in wealth, Gold cannot buy you health; Physic himself must fade.Continue reading “A Litany In Time Of Plague”
Robin's Nest 